3,487 desert recipes

Mahogany icing with cocoa, strong coffee, butter, and powdered sugar. A rich mocha frosting with a deep, dark color that comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking.

Homemade mocha pudding made from scratch with cocoa, instant coffee, and cornstarch. A creamy stovetop chocolate-coffee dessert with no eggs or butter needed.

Frozen peach mousse with fresh peaches, whipped cream, and almond extract. A silky, no-churn frozen dessert with just four ingredients and no ice cream maker needed.

Crisp holiday meringue shells filled with tangy lime sherbet and topped with cranberry sauce. A stunning festive dessert with only six ingredients.

Poached mangoes in brown sugar and cinnamon syrup served over vanilla ice cream. A warm tropical fruit dessert that comes together in 30 minutes.

Homemade kiwi fruit jellies made with fresh kiwi puree, lemon juice, and pectin, then cut into shapes and rolled in sugar. A bright, tangy candy that looks as good as it tastes.

Crispy deep-fried cardamom pastries with rum, butter, and a powdered sugar coating. Pale, delicate, and fragrant with freshly pounded cardamom seeds.

Sweet fried bananas soaked in rum, lemon juice, and orange zest, dipped in a light egg white batter, and fried until golden. A Caribbean-inspired dessert served hot with sugar.

Genoise mousseline is a classic French sponge cake made with whole eggs, extra yolks, and no butter, warmed over a bain-marie and whipped to airy volume for a tender crumb.

Spiced rhubarb preserve with cinnamon, allspice, and apple cider vinegar simmered into a thick, tangy spread. A versatile condiment for ham glaze or biscuit topping.

Mango flummery is a chilled fruit dessert made with pureed mangos, orange juice, and tapioca. Silky, egg-free, and naturally tropical with a soft pudding-like set.

Fluffy pink grapefruit frosting is a seven-minute frosting made with egg whites, sugar, and grapefruit juice beaten over a double boiler into billowy, citrus-scented peaks.

Fig preserves made with ripe figs, strawberry gelatin, and pectin for a thick, spreadable jam that seals in sterile jars. A Southern classic with only 5 ingredients.

Honey icing made with a boiled sugar-honey syrup poured over beaten egg whites with melted marshmallows. A fluffy, glossy frosting with floral honey sweetness for cakes.

Cranberry raisin squares with a double pastry crust and fruity filling baked until golden. A slab-style hand pie cut into bars, great for holiday dessert trays and potlucks.

Strawberry coulis made with fresh berries, lemon juice, and a splash of raspberry liqueur. A no-cook blender sauce ready in five minutes flat.